How far is Blauvelt, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from Blauvelt, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.98 mi
01h 16m
Flight
28.35 mi
45.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.35 mi
Kilometers
45.62 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.98 mi
Kilometers
57.9 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 AM EDT
Return by in Blauvelt
Sun, Apr 19, 4:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blauvelt
2026-04-19T01:54
Arrive East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blauvelt
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Blauvelt
17.5 mi
00h 38m
To East Flatbush
18.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blauvelt and East Flatbush.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blauvelt and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on Erie Street East

    2330 ft · 2 min · Erie Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp sharp left toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2776 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  7. 7

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens

    2122 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens

    1846 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue

    622 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue

    104 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto 69th Street

    1.6 mi · 5 min · 69th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1777 ft · 38 sec · Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Flushing Avenue

    892 ft · 21 sec · Flushing Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fresh Pond Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Fresh Pond Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue

    27 m · 4 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 61st Street

    1464 ft · 1 min · 61st Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cooper Avenue

    3142 ft · 1 min · Cooper Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Cooper Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cooper Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Rockaway Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Rockaway Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    2825 ft · 1 min · East New York Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Kings Highway

    2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway

  30. 30

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    2258 ft · 45 sec · Linden Boulevard

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blauvelt and East Flatbush.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.2 mi · 40%
Major Deegan Expressway
2.81 mi · 8%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.31 mi · 6%
69th Street
1.58 mi · 4%
Fresh Pond Road
1.51 mi · 4%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

13.7 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 38m from Blauvelt
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Blauvelt and Rain Showers Likely near East Flatbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blauvelt to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Blauvelt and 18.5 miles from East Flatbush.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Blauvelt and Rain Showers Likely near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blauvelt and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 28.35 mi (45.62 km).

Blauvelt

#1 Blauvelt

Census designated place

Population5,689
Coordinates41.0634300, -73.9576400
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie Street East (-73.957662, 41.063338)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.69 $11.38
Premium $4.86 $6.17 $12.35
Diesel $4.69 $5.96 $11.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Blauvelt and East Flatbush. The current time is 01:54:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.